Great Barrow Challenge Day 6 - 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon or Ultra Marathon

Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom

Expected July 2027

We haven't been able to confirm this year's date. We'll update you if it's announced.

Choose your distance

Marathon

Distance

42.2km

Terrain

Trail

From last year's edition. Details may change once confirmed.

Overview

Join the Great Barrow Challenge on July 28, 2026, at Suffolk Running Centre! Choose your distance: 5k, 10k, Half, Full, or Ultra Marathon. Race your way!

Golding Hills route
Scenic trails
Part of 10-day challenge series

The practical side

Start / Finish

Start

Suffolk Running Centre, Church Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP29 5AX

Finish

Suffolk Running Centre, Church Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP29 5AX

Good to know

What to bring

Own bottles or cups (cupless event)

What you get

Parking included

Bespoke medal

Finisher medalYes, you will receive a bespoke medal at the finish. There is also a 'Lucky Dip Medal' option.

Chip timingYes, race bibs contain a trainer tear off with a chip for accurate timing.

Food after the finishCake and a hot drink for all runners (mentioned in organiser description)

On the day

Toilets

Marshals on course

First aid on course

Parking · FreeYes, parking is included in your entry price at Suffolk Running Centre.

Aid stations · 1Yes, there is a water/aid station at the Race HQ/Base Camp.

Before you enter

RefundsEntry fee is non-refundable. Refund protection available via XCover for £3.20 (Lucky Dip) or £3.50 (Bespoke).

TransfersYes, you can transfer to another event for free if there are 7 clear working days until the event. If less than 7 days but more than 2 days, a £10 fee applies. Less than 48 hours, you can run virtually within 3 months.

DeferralsNo deferral mentioned; cancellation rollover to next year only in case of organiser cancellation.

If the race is cancelledIf event is cancelled, delayed or postponed due to circumstances outside of control, no refunds will be payable. Entry automatically rolled over to following year.

Bad weatherIn case of cancellation due to extreme weather or instruction from Emergency Services, entry will be rolled over to the following year.

Minimum ageParticipants must be aged 18 or older on race day.

Other questions

The event is cupless, so please bring your own bottles or cups for refilling. Also bring your race number and trainer chip.

Entry fee

Registration isn't open yet. We'll show pricing when the organiser confirms.

Status unclear

Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom

Expected July 2027

Provisional date, around Jul 27

We'll keep this updated as the organiser confirms.

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